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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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